Payroll Specialist

Responsibilities

Calculate and record payroll accruals for wages, bonuses, and benefits at period-end.

Ensure payroll accruals are accurately reflected in financial statements.

Reconcile payroll-related accounts, including salaries payable, tax liabilities, benefits, and workers compensation.

Investigate and resolve discrepancies in payroll and financial records.

Record payroll journal entries in the accounting system.

Prepare payroll-related financial reports and support audits.

Assist in month-end and year-end closing related to payroll transactions.

Maintain accurate records of workers compensation.

Prepare general ledger worksheets and perform account reconciliation, including tax reporting and benefit/payroll tax payments.

Qualifications and Requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PDF.

Clear and coherent in both written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including team members, management, auditors, and regulatory authorities.

Ability to work independently, taking initiative and responsibility for assigned tasks and projects without requiring constant supervision.

Responsive, detail-oriented, and reliable, with strong note-taking skills and the ability to meet deadlines consistently.

Self-reliant, capable of quick learning, and able to adapt to training efficiently.

Responsibilities

Calculate and record payroll accruals for wages, bonuses, and benefits at period-end.

Ensure payroll accruals are accurately reflected in financial statements.

Reconcile payroll-related accounts, including salaries payable, tax liabilities, benefits, and workers compensation.

Investigate and resolve discrepancies in payroll and financial records.

Record payroll journal entries in the accounting system.

Prepare payroll-related financial reports and support audits.

Assist in month-end and year-end closing related to payroll transactions.

Maintain accurate records of workers compensation.

Prepare general ledger worksheets and perform account reconciliation, including tax reporting and benefit/payroll tax payments.

Qualifications and Requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PDF.

Clear and coherent in both written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including team members, management, auditors, and regulatory authorities.

Ability to work independently, taking initiative and responsibility for assigned tasks and projects without requiring constant supervision.

Responsive, detail-oriented, and reliable, with strong note-taking skills and the ability to meet deadlines consistently.

Self-reliant, capable of quick learning, and able to adapt to training efficiently.